Comment
Film and photography at the school Christmas play
Once upon a time, documenting the Christmas production was a simple affair that involved a few clicks on a camera,…
26th November 2019
No Comments
Comment
Disability discrimination and exclusion – avoiding the pitfalls
Like all schools, independent schools are subject to the Equality Act 2010, and so are prohibited from discriminating against pupils…
6th November 2019
No Comments
Law, finance, HR
AEDs, independent schools and the law – your questions answered
What is the issue? Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) are medical devices used to deliver an electric shock and restore a…
24th September 2019
No Comments
Law, finance, HR
Bullying – the law and effective resolution
We are seeing a steady rise in the numbers of parents who are withdrawing their children from school on the…
9th September 2019
No Comments
Comment
When a pupil’s parents disagree – a guide to managing parental disputes
Few situations are as sad as parents fighting between themselves over a child’s education, yet such disputes are all too…
6th July 2019
No Comments
Comment
Whistleblowing in independent education
Whistleblowing – or ‘making a disclosure in the public interest’ to use its formal name – occurs when a member…
12th June 2019
No Comments
Comment
Social media and pesky parents: dealing with negative online posts
Nowadays, it’s all too common for parents to take to social media and criticise their child’s school. The impact should…
19th March 2019
No Comments